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Offline sam_mk3

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #50 on: 14 May 2012, 14:33 »
Very helpful thread :) just one question though will my 2.0 8v gearbox be any good?

Offline popleyruss

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #51 on: 14 May 2012, 14:37 »
U could use it but I wouldn't advise it
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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #52 on: 14 May 2012, 18:31 »
Very helpful thread :) just one question though will my 2.0 8v gearbox be any good?


best to use the Gearbox from a 16v car, suits it perfectly..

if you wanna go one better change the final drive to a VR6 item and fit a Limited slip Diff.. I'm just in the process of doing this
  


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Offline sam_mk3

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #53 on: 14 May 2012, 19:16 »
Thanks guys :) Much appreciated i will get a 16v box then :)

Offline DanChave

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #54 on: 06 July 2012, 16:23 »
Great thread! I now have a 16v, perfect for a cheeky 20vt conversion :)

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #55 on: 07 July 2012, 22:11 »
does anyone know whether the mk3 vr6 starter motor is the same as the abf 16v one?

watching a few on ebay at the minute thats all, thanx

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #56 on: 07 July 2012, 22:23 »
does anyone know whether the mk3 vr6 starter motor is the same as the abf 16v one?

It is different :smiley:

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #57 on: 07 July 2012, 22:41 »
thanx for that fella!

Offline LazyLunatic

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #58 on: 18 July 2012, 21:50 »
Great thread! I now have a 16v, perfect for a cheeky 20vt conversion :)

Yes boi. Let me know if do, your not far!

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Re: LIST OF PARTS NEEDED FOR 20VT INTO MK3 CONVERSION
« Reply #59 on: 19 July 2012, 07:01 »
I have an AGU lump ear marked as soon as my mate replaces his with an engine he is rebuilding :)